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Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Review: Half Wild (The Half Bad Trilogy #2) by Sally Green

Goodreads Synopsis:

"You will have a powerful Gift, but it's how you use it that will show you to be good or bad."

In a modern-day England where two warring factions
of witches live amongst humans, seventeen-year-old Nathan is an abomination,
the illegitimate son of the world's most powerful and violent witch. Nathan is
hunted from all sides: nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted. Now, Nathan
has come into his own unique magical Gift, and he's on the run--but the Hunters
are close behind, and they will stop at nothing until they have captured Nathan
and destroyed his father.

Review:

Phenomenal. I understand how this series isn’t for everyone
which is the case for all books, but it’s
safe to say that I loved it! Half Bad always stuck in my mind because it was
original with a creative writing style that I hadn’t experienced before, and its
sequel was no different – plus more.

Action was present from the start along with the development
of some truly fascinating relationships. Nathan is a brilliant main character
because he’s not “purely good”; yes he kills, and yes he’s not always
remorseful about it though the decisions are not at all easy. Being inside his
head could be chilling at times but meant also meant there was never a dull
moment! The way his mindset changed at the very end blew me away, and I was So.
Damn. Glad. Finally one of his so called “friends” who I’ve never liked will
*fingers crossed* get their just desserts.

Helping him along the way is Gabriel: easily my favourite
character. The way he stands by Nathan through thick and thin (even when he’s
undeserving) just warmed my heart and makes me want to give him a hug! Such a
beautiful, kind, caring soul I’m anxious to see where his story goes. Just a
warning – if it doesn’t end with him and Nathan walking happily towards the sunset
in their happily ever after… I won’t be
held responsible for my actions.

Which brings me to Annalise, who I don’t even want to talk
about. Let’s just say I don’t like her. At all. And wish she died instead of
going into the magic coma. But moving on… We are introduced to new characters
who are weaved perfectly into the fast-pace story and make it that much more
enjoyable.

The ending stole the show and means I simply cannot stop
thinking about Half Wild. From going to a possible 4 star rating to 5 (I’d give
it more if I could without a doubt) it has set the scene perfectly for Half
Lost coming out, oh damn, March next
year! Right now that feels like forever away, but it certainly gives me time to
re-read the books as I can guarantee I’ll be doing sometime in the future.

Favourite Quotes:

“I always thought a
person’s Gift reflected something about that person and all I can think is that
my Gift reflects my desires, and my desires are to be totally wild, totally
free.”

“I have to hope that when
it’s over I’ll have the life I want. A life without persecution, outside a
cage. I’d like to have one day free like that. To think that nobody was after
me. Nobody was hunting me. A day to enjoy. But first I have to fight.”

“The point of being
good is doing it when it’s tough, not when it’s easy.”

“I can’t not be with
you, Nathan. I wanted to leave you in that grave and walk away but I couldn’t.
I can’t walk ten paces away from you without it hurting me. I treasure every
second with you. Every second. More than you know.”

Disclaimer

I can guarantee that all of my reviews are honest, which includes the reviews I have written based on review copies I have received which are clearly specified. The fact that they are review copies has no impact on my thoughts and opinions stated in the review. I do not receive any form of monetary compensation for my reviews from authors/publishers.